Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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